Congratulatory Message of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians

His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, has sent a congratulatory letter to His Holiness and Beatitude Shio III on the occasion of his election as Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia. In his message, His Holiness states in particular:

“Your Holiness,

The centuries-old fraternal ties between the Armenian and Georgian Churches, rooted in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ and our rich spiritual and historical heritage, we are confident will, under Your Patriarchate, serve as a strong foundation for the continued cooperation between our Churches, peoples, and states. We would be pleased, at a time convenient for you, to welcome you to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin for a brotherly embrace and joint prayer.”